The National Mall is a huge open park in the middle of the city, lined with grassy lawns, shady trees, and famous monuments. It stretches for about two miles between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.
It is loved as 'America's front yard,' where families picnic, fly kites, and visit many free museums in one place. Big celebrations, festivals, and fireworks happen here every year.
You can ride bikes, toss a ball, fly a kite, or walk from one monument to the next along the wide green lawns.
Many of the Smithsonian museums sit right along the Mall, and they are all free to enter.
Spring and fall are the most pleasant times to visit, with mild days, while summers can be hot and humid.